The European Film Award for Best Actress is an award given out at the annual European Film Awards to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding leading performance in a film industry. The a
The 2025 recipient: Renate Reinsve
Carmen Maura won twice for her roles in Mujeres al borde de un Ataque de Nervios (1988) and ¡Ay Carmela! (1990).
Juliette Binoche won twice for her roles in Les Amants du Pont-Neuf (1991) and The English Patient (1996).
Emily Watson won for her role in Breaking the Waves (1996).
Sandra Hüller
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Sandra Hüller is a German actress. She has received various accolades, including two Silver Bears and a César Award along with nominations for an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Aw
European Film Award for Best Actress
…Maura for her role as Pepa in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Juliette Binoche, Isabelle Huppert, Carmen Maura, Charlotte Rampling, and Sandra Hüller are the only actresses who have received this award more than once, with two wins each. Penélope Cruz is the most nominated actress in the category…
Hüller in 2026
Hüller in 2023
Hüller with the Silver Bear for her performance in Rose at the 2026 Berlinale